How to prepare octopus

Larissa Graf, 13.05.2025

Octopus is very much an aquired taste – and a challenge: aside from winning the hearts of animal lovers, they are considered tricky to prepare. But with a few tricks and a little time, anyone can serve perfectly cooked octopus.

They come from the deep, are considered gross by some and have a reputation in cookery for being difficult to prepare. What's more, the octopus has gained numerous fans following the success of the 2020 documentary "My Octopus Teacher".

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How to prepare octopus